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What happens at a Rhode Island restraining order hearing in Family Court, from the temporary order and the 21-day hearing to final orders, firearms, and violations.

How a Rhode Island concealed carry permit is issued, denied, revoked and appealed, and what happens when you are charged with carrying while your permit status is in question.

How a Rhode Island plea bargain works, including nolo contendere pleas, one-year filings, deferred sentences, the Rule 11 colloquy, and what each does to your record.

A plain guide to the convictions that cannot be expunged in Rhode Island, from the crimes of violence list to every DUI conviction and the 8 offenses added in 2026.

How to get a temporary custody order Rhode Island Family Court will enforce, including emergency ex parte motions, the best-interests factors, and the evidence judges expect.

Felon in possession of a firearm in Rhode Island can be charged under state law or federal law with up to 15 years; Bank & Munns explains who is prohibited and how the case is defended.

Rhode Island Superior Court vs District Court: the jurisdiction split, the four District Court divisions, felony screening, bail in each court, and how a case moves up.

Rhode Island expungement fees explained: no court filing fee since 2021, a $5 BCI record, lawyer fees, and any unpaid fines or restitution still on the docket.

A plain breakdown of Rhode Island divorce cost, from the $160 Family Court filing fee to the factors that drive lawyer fees in uncontested and contested cases.

Carrying a firearm without a license in Rhode Island is a felony under R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-8 with 1 to 10 years in prison; Bank & Munns explains the charge and the defenses.

Bench trial vs jury trial Rhode Island: how District Court bench trials, the 5-day de novo jury appeal, and Superior Court 12-person juries work, and when each helps.

What a Rhode Island child support modification requires, how the income-shares guidelines recalculate the number, and why arrears cannot be reduced once they come due.

If you are facing a child custody case in Rhode Island, understanding the state's legal framework can help you prepare for what lies ahead. Rhode Island family [...]

Rhode Island child support guidelines determine how much each parent owes to support the children of the marriage. The guidelines were most recently updated on July 1, [...]

Rhode Island law treats drug paraphernalia as a distinct criminal matter separate from drug possession. Items as common as pipes, rolling papers, or plastic baggies can lead [...]

Facing a Rhode Island simple assault charge can be an unsettling experience. The consequences can affect your freedom, finances, and future opportunities. This article explains what Rhode [...]

A Rhode Island drug crimes defense has to start the day the state files. Drug crimes in Rhode Island range from simple possession to serious trafficking offenses, [...]

Rhode Island assault and battery defense work has to fit the charge. Simple misdemeanor cases run different from felony cases involving a dangerous weapon, and domestic violence [...]

Facing a DUI charge in Rhode Island can feel overwhelming, but understanding how the law works and what defenses are possible can make a significant difference in [...]

A single speeding ticket in Rhode Island can cost you more than the fine. Points on your license, higher insurance premiums, and even license suspension are at [...]

Every criminal case in Rhode Island starts with an arraignment. A Rhode Island arraignment 2026 is the formal proceeding where you learn the charges, enter a plea, [...]

Filing for divorce in Rhode Island involves several required steps, from meeting the residency requirement to waiting for the final judgment. Understanding the process before you begin [...]

Family law matters are among the most personal and stressful legal challenges a person faces. Whether you are considering divorce, working out a parenting plan, or seeking [...]

Rhode Island DUI checkpoints are among the more defensible drunk driving cases when the state cuts a corner on the operational plan, advance notice, or neutral stopping [...]

The Rhode Island criminal defense process stage by stage: arrest, bail, District Court or Superior Court, discovery, plea or trial, sentencing, appeal, and expungement.

The Rhode Island expungement timeline explained: 5-year and 10-year waiting periods under R.I. Gen. Laws 12-1.3-2, then 2 to 4 months in court after filing.

Getting a Rhode Island red light camera ticket is frustrating when you believe the violation was not your fault or the ticket contains errors. Automated enforcement cameras [...]

Rhode Island drug trafficking defense is the highest-stakes area of drug law. State charges under RIGL Section 21-28-4.01 and federal charges in the U.S. District Court in [...]

Drivers under 21 in Rhode Island face a stricter set of laws when it comes to alcohol and driving. The Rhode Island underage DUI threshold is 0.02 [...]

Facing drug charges in Rhode Island can feel overwhelming. The state offers pathways to avoid a permanent conviction through the Rhode Island drug diversion program. Diversion provides [...]

An assault or battery charge in Rhode Island can mean jail time, fines, a permanent criminal record, immigration consequences, and loss of firearm rights. The specific exposure [...]

A Rhode Island drug charge can affect your job, your housing, your immigration status, and your freedom. The specific consequences depend on the substance, the quantity, the [...]

A Rhode Island DUI arrest moves through a predictable sequence, traffic stop, observation, field sobriety tests, chemical test, arrest, booking, and arraignment. Knowing the sequence and the [...]